Amtrak P32AC-DM 711 leads train 281 at Erie Canal Lock 14 in Palatine Bridge. 711 appears to have had some recent nose repairs. Note the different shades of blue.
CSX intermodal Q161 thunders west through Palatine Bridge, NY on a steamy August afternoon. A standard cab C40-8 is an atypical leader for a train such as Q161.
At our second location, After being held up at CP 196 for a few westbounds, Q254 gets going again heading east to selkirk, check out the nice reflection of the puddle of the lead engine.